EXTERIOR COMMEMORATIVE ART BENCHES SILVER SUMMIT SERVICES BUILDING-2

The Summit County Public Art Advisory Board is soliciting proposals from artists or artist teams to design and install eight commemorative functional benches for the exterior of the Silver Summit Services Building in Utah. The project aims to honor law, order, and public service through themes of unity, community, justice, and service, while providing a visual barrier between the road and the building courtyard. The total maximum project budget is 52,000 dollars, which must cover all artist fees, materials, labor, insurance, and installation costs. The scope includes two 8-foot benches and six 5-foot benches, all of which must be anchored to concrete pads provided by the county. Selected artwork must be fabricated from durable, permanent outdoor materials capable of withstanding high winds, variable temperatures, and deep snowfall. Content must be suitable for all ages, with strict prohibitions against profanity, nudity, or political and partisan messaging. Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, via the UP3 Bonfire portal and must be submitted as a single PDF not exceeding 10 pages. Evaluation criteria focus on concept alignment with project goals, professional experience, and the ability to meet the installation deadline of June 30, 2027. The successful respondent will be required to enter into a professional services contract approved by the Summit County Attorney's Office.